ABS SUZUKI JIMNY 2022 Owners Manual

FOR SAFE DRIVING
Seat belt reminder
Instrument cluster (Type A)
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Instrument cluster (Type B)
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(1) Driver's seat belt reminder light/ front passenger's seat belt reminder light (2) Rear passenger's seat belt reminder light (rear left)*1
(3) Rear passenger's seat belt reminder light (rear right)'2
•1 This symbol represents that the seat belt is unfastened. •2This symbol represents that the seat belt is fastened.
When the driver and/or passenger(s) do not fasten their seat belts, the seat belt reminder lights will come on or blink and a buzzer will sound to remind the driver and/ or passenger(s) to fasten their seat belts. For more details, refer to the explanation below.
A. WARNING
It is absolutely essential that the driver and passengers fasten their seat belts at all times. Persons who are not fastening seat belts have a much greater risk of injury if an acci­dent occurs. Make a regular habit of buckling your seat belt before putting the key in the ignition.

BEFORE DRIVING
Brake system warning light
(CD)
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Three different types of operations exist depending on the vehicle's specification.
• The light comes on briefiy when the igni­tion switch is turned "ON". The light comes on when the parking brake is engaged with the ignition switch "ON". The light comes on under either or both of above two conditions.
The light also comes on when the fiuid in the brake fiuid reservoir falls below the specified level.
The light should go out after starting the engine and fully releasing the parking brake, if the fluid level in the brake fiuid reservoir is adequate.
The light also comes on together with the ABS warning light when the rear brake force control function (proportioning valve function) of the ABS system fails. If the brake system warning light comes on while you are driving the vehicle, it may mean that there is something wrong with
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the vehicle's brake system. If this happens:
1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.
A WARNING
Remember that stopping distance may be longer, you may have to push harder on the pedal, and the pedal may go down farther than normal.
2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and stopping the vehicle on the shoul­der of the road. 3) If you determine that it is safe, drive the vehicle cautiously at low speed to the nearest a SUZUKI dealer for repairs or tow the vehicle to the nearest a SUZUKI dealer for repairs.
A WARNING
If any of the following conditions occur, you should immediately ask a SUZUKI dealer to inspect the brake system. If the brake system warning light does not go out after the engine has been started and the parking brake has been fully released. If the brake system warning light does not come on when the igni­tion switch is turned "ON". If the brake system warning light comes on at any time during vehi­cle operation.
NOTE: Because the brake system is self-adjust­ing, the fluid level will drop as the brake pads become worn. Replenishing the brake fluid reservoir is considered normal periodic maintenance.
NOTE: Parking brake reminder buzzer A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind you to release the parking brake if you start the vehicle without releasing the park­ing brake. Check that the parking brake is fully released and the brake system warn­ing light turns off.

Anti-lock brake system {ABS) warn­
ing light
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When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefiy so you can check that the light is working. If the light stays on or comes on when driv­ing, there may be something wrong with the ABS.
If this happens: 1) Pull off the road and stop carefully. 2) Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" and then start the engine again.
If the warning light comes on briefiy and then turns off, the system is normal. If the warning light still stays on, something is wrong with the system.
If the light and the brake system warning light stay on or come on simultaneously when driving, your ABS system is equipped with the rear brake force control function (proportioning valve function) and there may be something wrong with both the rear brake force control function and the anti-lock function of the ABS system.
If one of the above occurs, have the sys­tem inspected by a SUZUKI dealer. If the ABS becomes inoperative, the brake system will function as an ordinary brake system that does not have this ABS sys­
tem.
For details of ABS system, refer to "Anti­lock brake system (ABS)" in "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
ESP® warning light
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ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler
AG.
This light blinks 5 times per second when one of the following systems is activated. Stability control system • Traction control system • Hill descent control system
If this light blinks, drive carefully.
BEFORE DRIVING
When the ignition switch is turned "ON", the light comes on briefiy so you can check that the light is working. If the light stays on or comes on when driving, there may be something wrong with the ESP® systems (other than ABS). You should have the system inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.
For details of the ESP® systems, refer to "Electronic stability program (ESP®)" in "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
The ESP® systems cannot prevent accidents. Always drive carefully.
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BEFORE DRIVING
ESP® OFF indicator light
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When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefiy so you can check that the light is working.
When the ESP® OFF switch is pushed to turn off the ESP® systems (other than ABS), the ESP® OFF indicator light comes on and stays on.
For details of the ESP® systems, refer to "Electronic stability program (ESP®)" in "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
NOTE: If the vehicle speed is greater than approximately 30 km/h (19 mph}, the ESF'® systems (other than ABS) will be activated automatically and the light will go out. When the transfer lever is in "4L" (4-wheel drive low range) position, the ES?® system (other than ABS) will be canceled automatically. The light will come on and stay on.
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Hill hold control OFF indicator light
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OFF
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When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working. This light comes on when the hill hold con­trol system is deactivated.
For details of the hill hold control system, refer to "Hill hold control system" in the "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
Hill descent control indicator light
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When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefiy so you can check that the light is working. When you push the hill descent control switch and the hill descent control operating conditions are fulfilled, the hill descent control indica­tor comes on. If the hill descent control indicator blinks, the hill descent control will not be activated.
For details of the hill descent control sys­tem, refer to "Hill descent control system" in the "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.

BEFORE DRIVING
If the dual sensor brake support indicator light, lane departure warning indicator light and high beam assist warning light stay on after restarting the engine, there may be a failure of the dual sensor. Ask a SUZUKI dealer to have the dual sen­sor inspected.
Under the following situations, the function of the dual sensor stops temporarily. When the situations are improved, the temporary stop of the function will be canceled. When the visibility of the dual sensor is poor.
• When the temperature of the body of dual sensor is high.
• When the systems related to the dual sensor brake support stop temporarily. • When the battery has a voltage abnor-mality.
For details, refer to "Dual sensor brake support (if equipped)" in "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
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Dual sensor brake support OFF
indicator light (if equipped)
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When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working.
In the following situations, this light will come on and the dual sensor brake support will stop functioning when the ignition switch is "ON".
When the dual sensor brake support OFF switch is pushed and held to turn off the dual sensor brake support. When the ESP® OFF switch is pushed to turn off the ESP® systems (other than ABS), the ESP® OFF indicator light will also come on.
For details, refer to "Dual sensor brake sup­port (if equipped)" in "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
Lane departure warning indicator light (if equipped)
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When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working.
When the lane departure warning is acti­vated, this light blinks.
When the dual sensor is faulty, the function of the dual sensor stops until the ignition switch is turned to LOCK position. Find a safe place to park and turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" position. Restart the engine, and check that the dual sensor brake support indicator light, lane departure warning indicator light and high beam assist warning light go off. If the dual sensor brake support indicator light, lane departure warning indicator light and high beam assist warning light stay on after restarting the engine, there may be a failure of the dual sensor. Ask a SUZUKI dealer to have the dual sen­sor inspected.

Under the following situations, the function of the dual sensor stops temporarily. When the situations are improved, the temporary stop of the function will be canceled. When the visibility of the dual sensor is poor. When the temperature of the body of dual sensor is high. When the systems related to the dual sensor brake support stops temporarily. When the battery has a voltage abnor­mality.
For details, refer to "Dual sensor brake support (if equipped)" in the "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
Lane departure warning OFF indica­tor light (if equipped)
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When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working.
In the following situations, this light will come on and the lane departure warning and the vehicle swaying warning will stop function­ing when the ignition switch is turned "ON". When the lane departure warning OFF switch is pushed to turn off the lane departure warning. When the ESP® OFF switch is pushed to turn off the ESP® systems (other than ABS), the ESP® OFF indicator light will also come on.
For details, refer to "Dual sensor brake support (if equipped)" in "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
BEFORE DRIVING
Automatic headlight leveling
system warning light (if equipped)
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When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working. If this light comes on, there is a problem with the automatic headlight leveling sys­tem. Bring the vehicle to a SUZUKI dealer to have the problem corrected.
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BEFORE DRIVING
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A WARNING
When parking your vehicle and con­nected trailer, always use the follow­ing procedure: 1) Apply the vehicle's brakes firmly. 2) Have another person place wheel chocks under the wheels of the vehicle and the trailer while you are holding the brakes. 3) Slowly release the brakes until the · wheel chocks absorb the load.
4) Fully engage the parking brake. 5) Manual transmission -turn off the engine, then shift into reverse or first gear. Automatic transmission -shift into "P" (Park) and turn off the engine. (Continued)
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A WARNING
(Continued) When starting out after parking: 1) Depress the clutch and start the engine. 2) Have another person remove the chocks. 3) Shift into gear, release the parking brake, and slowly pull away from the chocks. 4) Stop, apply the brakes firmly and hold them.
Trailer hitch (tow bar) installation points Each arrow shows fixing points for Suzuki's genuine tow bar kit. For details, follow the instruction provided with the tow bar kit.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Transfer lever Indicator light
position Wheel drive position Description
4WD indicator light
2H 2-wheel drive position -In this position, engine power is supplied to the rear axle only. Use this position for normal driving.
X
In this position, engine power is supplied to the front and rear
4H 4-wheel drive high axles at normal speed, providing greater traction than 2-wheel
range position drive. Use this position for off-road driving, or for driving on slip-pery roads (icy, snow-covered, muddy, etc.)
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X
In this position, engine power is supplied to the front and rear
4L 4-wheel drive low axles at reduced speed. Use this position for off-road driving on range position soft or slippery surfaces, or for climbing or descending steep, slippery hills.
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NOTICE
• Never operate your vehicle in 114H" or 114L" on dry pavement and, as much as possible, avoid using "4H" or "4L" on wet pavement, as this may seriously damage the drive train.
• If the transfer lever is returned to the original position while shifting the transfer lever, the drive train may be damaged . . When you turn suddenly on a sharp curve, a side road, or a parking space in "4H" or 114L" position, the turning strength of the steering wheel will be growing big and tight corner braking phenomenon• may occur and result in accidents. 4-wheel drive system damage could also result.
''Tight corner braking phenomenon is the similar situation to depress the brake when the drive train is in 4-wheel drive position ("4H" or "4L") and the steering wheel is turned suddenly and then the revolution difference between the front wheels and the rear wheels could not absorb.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE: When you select the "4L" position the ESF'® systems (other than ABS) w/11 be canceled to provide improved vehicle traction, and the ESF'® OFF indicator light, dual sensor brake support OFF indicator light and lane departure warn­ing OFF indicator light will come on. When you select the "4L" position bra­ketraction control can be activated'. Bra­ketraction control brakes the spinning wheel to distribute drive power to the other wheels for increased climbing abil­ity or for better performance on a rolling hill or a slippery surface. If dual sensor brake support OFF indica­tor light and lane departure warning OFF indicator light come on or go off, the inte­nor buzzer beeps. This is not a ma/func­tion.
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Transfer lever operation
NOTICE
Unevenly worn tyres can cause problems in the operation of the transfer lever. Be sure to rotate the tyres according to the maintenance schedule. Refer to "Tyres" and "Maintenance Schedule" in the "INSPECTION AND MAINTE­NANCE" section for proper tyre rotation procedures. If a problem exists during the shift­ing function, all lights of the 4WD indicator will blink continuously and the transfer lever operation will not work. If the shift function does not work after trying the shifting operation several times, it may be the result of a system failure. Have the sys­tem inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE: When the temperature of 4-whee/ drive system or the transmission is not warm ':'nder the low temperature, you may feel ,t hard to shift the transfer lever or gear n01se may occur. Unless you can shift the transfer lever drive your vehicle for a while and the/2 shift the transfer lever again.
Operate the transfer lever according to the appropriate procedure described below:
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The transfer lever can be shifted when the vehi_c_le is either stopped or moving. Pos1t1on the front wheels straight ahead and shift the transfer lever from "2H" to "4H" or "4H" to "2H". If the vehicle is mov­ing, the speed must be less than 100 km/h (60 mph) during this operation.
A WARNING
Do not shift the transfer lever while the rear tyre is spinning. Your vehicle may move to the unexpected direc­tion. 4-wheel drive system may be also damaged.

Emergency stop signal (ESS) (if equipped)
ESS stands for Emergency Stop Signal.
ESS is a feature t_hat gives a warning to a following vehicle by fiashing all turn signal lights faster than usual 1f all the following conditions are met. Also, within these conditions, it will fiash along with your turn signal in the instrument cluster. • When you slam down on the brakes at speeds of approximately 55 km/h (34 mph) or over. • When the ABS is activated or when you suddenly brake similar to activating the ABS.
The ESS will stop functioning in the following situations: • When you release the brake When the ABS is no longer activated When you turn on the hazard warning switch When the car is no longer rapidly decelerating
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
A WARNING
Although the ESS is designed to reduce the number of rear-end colli­sions that occur from sudden brak­ing, by warning a following vehicle, it cannot prevent all collisions. Always make an effort to drive safely and avoid unnecessary sudden braking when stopping or decelerating.
NOTE: The ESS feature cannot be deactivated. • Use of the hazard warning switch should be given preference over the ESS. When driving on the following surfaces and the ABS gives out momentarily, the ESS may not function. -When driving on slippery surfaces -When driving over bumps on the road such as highway joint seams
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